I have to say Lou has the patience of a saint while learning all these new skills. Have to point out that he is well researched in all the things he does, not afraid to try things and accepts any failures with grace and just keeps trying till the job gets done. The only way to learn is to try and maybe not succeed at first but eventually you will master it. A job well done in a person so young. You should be proud of yourself! Happy New Year to your family! Looking forward to your journey!
It really does speak volumes on how likable you guys are and how amazing your storytelling is, bc I can’t really think fixing a tractor would normally be on my list of things I’d enjoy watching. But i definitely enjoyed it 😂 Also, freja running around like a crazy dog in the background just cracked me up!
Lou, you’re a living example of never saying you can’t do something if you set your mind, skill, and willingness to learn to it. I continue to be impressed by your perseverance and patience to these tasks. And as others have said both of your commitment to training Freya really shows. What a good dog! Another wonderful and inspiring video per usual.
As a 58 year old woman who knows nothing about tractors I found this video to be very educational and entertaining. Lou is just such a smart and kind human it seems. So willing to learn new things and tackle tough projects. Good on him!
Lou, I am blown away by your perseverance, patience, hard work and just gracefulness as you navigate these challenges! You put so much hard work in and it is beautiful to see it pay off. You two are truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! :)
To plow gravel driveway or any road/space that isn’t asphalt, take a 2 or 3 inch pvc pipe and cut it to the length of your plow. Use a saw to cut one side of the pipe lengthwise then slide it on the bottom of the plow. It’ll slow you to drop the plow and plow the snow without ripping up the ground or the plow digging into the ground.
Lou you are an inspiration to us all. Freya is adorable and maybe a coat could be good for her for the time she’s not running around and is getting cold.
Well done for beating the wheel bolts. They often get fitted with a 3/4 air gun to silly torque. So nearly impossible to remove with a breaker bar and extension. And steel becomes very brittle in freezing conditions. An old mechanic trick was to keep stuff warm on a running engine to avoid breakages. 😃😃
The squeak of the cold dry snow while Lou works on the tractor gives me shivers. It's like nails on a chalk board. I am lucky enough to live in western Canada so I get to experience it often. 😉
There is so much going on in this video, but mostly I want to say that Freya is the goodest girl that ever was. She is such an excellent companion for her papa and a perfect team player. Please give her lots of praise from me ❤️
Jamaica 🇯🇲 here happy new year to you both and baby too I’m a grandma in Jamaica and have been watching your posts maybe not leaving a comment but watching always love to see young people making their lives worthwhile and I am loving it I pray that all will come together for you and your family and best wishes for the new year be watching
Lou since you are going to a high torque spec, you should use a impact socket. They are built to handle higher specs. Also, while Pittsburgh is a fantastic brand from Harbor Freight, you have to be careful about their quality. Luckily, you should be able to replace any broken socket for free.
A propane torch works wonders when working with stuck bolts…for next time. Also I have broken so many of those adapters, you are not alone. I have had better luck with impact adapters (they are usually black)
When you start to plow, back drag with your plow blade, don’t push the early snow. Do it until you build up a nice ice pack on top of your gravel base road and then thereafter you can plow without digging up your drive. Hope this helps.
Good job getting the tractor going. Cheap tools (Chinese Pittsburg, etc) will let you down. Spend money on GOOD tools if you can. Also, chains for the front wheels make a HUGE difference. 4 wheel drive should equal 4 chains. I’m from Alaska, now living in Maine, and have used a lot of tractors with and without chains. The added expense is worth it. With heavy snow, when you angle the blade and plow, it will push your front end sideways without chains. You won’t regret having more traction than you need.
Lou you have the patience of a Saint Especially working in the ice cold after living in Hawaii Especially working in the ice cold after living in Hawaii.
Snow plowing is no joke and a lot of work and fuel. My ⅛ mile driveway just cost me $250 to have plowed! All for something that just disappears. The dry powder is pretty easy to push or blow but heavy wet snow is like cement. I hand shovel tons of snow also and it is the most aerobic exercise. Right up there with xcountry skiing. Good luck with your tractor. I'd tarp it in inclement weather.
Nothing beats some good leverage when dealing with a stubborn bolt! Great job! If you have to use an socket adapter, I'd highly recommend one made for impact wrenches. They're a little bit more expensive, but they're heat treated to be much more durable. They're easy to differentiate because they usually have a matte black finish.
so impressive Lou - and you kept positive throughout the various disappointments. I remember years ago having to stomp on the end of a metal coat stand for leverage when changing a too tight wheelnut - good job it was outside the house and not on a country lane! love watching Freya flying through the air - she liked her improvised bed
Really enjoying watching this process and so excited to see how it all turns out. Amazing resilience getting that tractor up and running despite the tools breaking and the weather conditions
When working with equipment heat will be your best friend. Get even a small propane or Map gas torch. It is also good for fasteners that have loctite on them. For the tractor get a dedicated 3/4 inch drive socket and breaker bar. Preferable get impact rated sockets and adapters the standard metal chrome are never as strong as the impact rated.
Lou I remember having the same problem as you breaking the same tools while changing my car tires with my dad’s tools and wondered why I broke them with so little force. He said some of them are made with soft metal on purpose to avoid breaking whatever your torquing (so the tool will break before causing damage) so you need to make sure you use the right ones for the right job. Something like that… keep it up!
Are you reducing your sockets from half inch down to quarter? That might be part of the breaking. You can use a bit of white out or nail polish to mark the wheel nuts/bolts to the rim with a registration mark for a visual check that they’re loosening which might be handy to do. Great work and happy new year!
I'm curious, are you planning on having a heat source in each container? Just wondering why you don't put the living containers together to make heating them easier? I guess we will all find out eventually!
Lou you need to get some nicer tools. Those little chrome Craftsman jobs are for putting together Ikea furniture, not working on an industrial tractor. Good for you for making it work though! I would have just given up.
Sitting here procrastinating an essay but seeing how Lou spends hours researching and learning to fix his own stuff, and all the gruelling labour that goes into fixing a tractor, the essay doesn’t seem like such a big deal after all 😂
Great job Lou! It’s always hard doing things like this on your own, but you accomplished it. Happy New Year and all my best wishes for 2023. Love and be safe!🤗😘🥂🎉🇻🇪
Do you have a video that outlines the final build? The separation between the containers I don’t quite get. Happy New Year! Glad things are coming together.
Nice video well done, just for information not jumping on you, the long extension cuts the torque so you have to consider that, also you broke them again not jumping on you but Pittsburgh is not meant for extreme duty I've worked on semi's and equipment for 30 plus years buy good tools cry once. Most people would have quit and given up, you stuck it out! Stay safe and God bless
Love you guys and your channel! The adapter on your ratchet is definitely the weak point, it looks like you went from a 1/2 drive to 3/4, which would make the ratchet more powerful then your socket end. It happens, you didn't necessarily do anything wrong sometimes you got to use an adapter, that's what they are for😃 again love what you guys are doing!!
Hey Dana! I was rewatching some of y'alls videos and I noticed your beautiful rock/gen necklace. Can I ask where you got it? Did you make it? It is so very beautiful! Wish you all the best and I am so overjoyed to meet Max!
You can forgo the socket adapter by getting a 1/2" drive socket that will attach directly to your extension. If you must use an adapter, don't waste your money on the cheap junk. Get one made for use with impact wrenches, or buy a good name brand like Mac, Snap-on, or Matco. Probably cheaper than buying three Pittsburgh's.
❤this channel is so positive and uplifting for me'! I can’t wait to see what the new year has in store for you guys. Do you think you will somehow attach the store containers?
Working on quality heavy equipment as you own, you cannot use Harbor Freight's Pittsburg or even Icon brand tools. You will need to "bite the bullet" and purchase quality like Snap-On or equivalent.. However they are very expensive. Buy quality once and save yourself the headache and possible injury.
Not an expert, but my dad is. Unfortunately it's very common to break cheap mechanic's tools. After a certain point my dad had to get expensive stuff so that wouldn't happen as often.
As you figured out through trial and error, you really shouldn't use the 1/2" to 3/8" step down adapters for your socket with a breaker bar... It's a recipe for exactly what you discovered, i.e. the snapping at the shank. Do yourself a favor and get a dedicated set of 1/2" sockets, and impact-rated ones at that (tougher in general, but also handy if you do get an electric impact later). Also, a word to the wise, always better to get vehicle/mechanical maintenance done before the cold sets in. Everything is harder both literally and figuratively once it's cold.
Those adapters suck, no matter the brand. It's kinda costly but it's much easier and better to have a 1/2 inch set of regular and deep well sockets. I think icon/ harbor freight has some good options. Love watching what y'all are building come together!
That looks like you got Harbor Freight socket adapters, they are very poor quality. Instead of using an adapter when you need to torque something with a 1/2 drive torque wrench, you should get a 1/2 drive socket. That is the proper way to do it without breaking tools. If you have to use an adapter, I'd recommend using an impact adapter. They are meant to take that kind of load from an impact wrench.
Great job, Lou! Very impressive. Do you know Andrew Camarata? His yt channel (www.youtube.com/@AndrewCamarata) is documenting building a shipping container castle on top of a mountain in Saugerties. You and Dana may enjoy connecting with him. If you find yourself in a jam, with the tractor or need heavy equipment or excavating work, he's the guy to call. I've been a fan of WWR since your camper days and so happy that you are now in our neck of the woods. Can't wait for your next episode!
I have to say Lou has the patience of a saint while learning all these new skills. Have to point out that he is well researched in all the things he does, not afraid to try things and accepts any failures with grace and just keeps trying till the job gets done. The only way to learn is to try and maybe not succeed at first but eventually you will master it. A job well done in a person so young. You should be proud of yourself! Happy New Year to your family! Looking forward to your journey!
Perfectly stated.
Well said 💝
Yes!
Yes! I totally admire this in Lou.
Perfect reason why you do a start up and shut down walk around on your heavy equipment
I cannot stress how impressive it is to see the fruit of all the training with freja!
It really does speak volumes on how likable you guys are and how amazing your storytelling is, bc I can’t really think fixing a tractor would normally be on my list of things I’d enjoy watching. But i definitely enjoyed it 😂
Also, freja running around like a crazy dog in the background just cracked me up!
Yes! Exactly the same!
I was thinking the exact same thing!😂
Yep, I thought this too, Freya with the snow zoomies was a really great bonus, really made me laugh!
Lou, you’re a living example of never saying you can’t do something if you set your mind, skill, and willingness to learn to it. I continue to be impressed by your perseverance and patience to these tasks. And as others have said both of your commitment to training Freya really shows. What a good dog! Another wonderful and inspiring video per usual.
LOU!! My husband says you MUST torc in the star pattern to keep the bolts from breaking. It makes the wheel adjust properly.
Lou continues to be an inspiration to the rest of us. We'll done Sir. Also opening those metal doors without swearing a blue streak was impressive.
🤣😂😅
The companionship you have with Freya was pretty darn awesome!!
As a 58 year old woman who knows nothing about tractors I found this video to be very educational and entertaining. Lou is just such a smart and kind human it seems. So willing to learn new things and tackle tough projects. Good on him!
Freya running around when Lou was talking was Great. She had me laughing out loud… She is so well behaved.
Your cheerfulness inspires awe.
Wow I really can’t get over how Lou works in any weather. This is impressive! You are super Lou. You young folks have more energy.
Lou, I am blown away by your perseverance, patience, hard work and just gracefulness as you navigate these challenges! You put so much hard work in and it is beautiful to see it pay off. You two are truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! :)
To plow gravel driveway or any road/space that isn’t asphalt, take a 2 or 3 inch pvc pipe and cut it to the length of your plow. Use a saw to cut one side of the pipe lengthwise then slide it on the bottom of the plow. It’ll slow you to drop the plow and plow the snow without ripping up the ground or the plow digging into the ground.
Lou you are an inspiration to us all. Freya is adorable and maybe a coat could be good for her for the time she’s not running around and is getting cold.
I'm constantly amazed at what Lou is willing to learn, organize, do around the build. You are awesome, Lou!
Well done for beating the wheel bolts. They often get fitted with a 3/4 air gun to silly torque. So nearly impossible to remove with a breaker bar and extension. And steel becomes very brittle in freezing conditions. An old mechanic trick was to keep stuff warm on a running engine to avoid breakages. 😃😃
I love that Freya celebrates with you.
The squeak of the cold dry snow while Lou works on the tractor gives me shivers. It's like nails on a chalk board.
I am lucky enough to live in western Canada so I get to experience it often. 😉
Would love to see more cooking and sewing videos during down time
Do you have some winter wear for Freja? She did seem to be keeping warm around 18:24 😂🥰
I was thinking about her pads, they make slippers for dogs
Love to see how the tent is holding up in the snow.
There is so much going on in this video, but mostly I want to say that Freya is the goodest girl that ever was. She is such an excellent companion for her papa and a perfect team player. Please give her lots of praise from me ❤️
Jamaica 🇯🇲 here happy new year to you both and baby too I’m a grandma in Jamaica and have been watching your posts maybe not leaving a comment but watching always love to see young people making their lives worthwhile and I am loving it I pray that all will come together for you and your family and best wishes for the new year be watching
Your dog show that she love the warm floor❤
Lou since you are going to a high torque spec, you should use a impact socket. They are built to handle higher specs. Also, while Pittsburgh is a fantastic brand from Harbor Freight, you have to be careful about their quality. Luckily, you should be able to replace any broken socket for free.
what a great story of perseverance !! the editing for this video was the best so far! liking this new style of editing for this era
Doing a hellova job Lou! Don't forget to do star pattern when tightening lugs on the wheel buddy.
Like others, I don't understand why the three containers aren't put together?? Great job on the tractor!
I highly commend Lou in his efforts on the tractor issues in this extreme cold weather 💚💛🤎
that is good job you know the bolds getting loose well done
A propane torch works wonders when working with stuck bolts…for next time. Also I have broken so many of those adapters, you are not alone. I have had better luck with impact adapters (they are usually black)
When you start to plow, back drag with your plow blade, don’t push the early snow. Do it until you build up a nice ice pack on top of your gravel base road and then thereafter you can plow without digging up your drive. Hope this helps.
Oh my god Frejas antics are the best
Good job getting the tractor going. Cheap tools (Chinese Pittsburg, etc) will let you down. Spend money on GOOD tools if you can. Also, chains for the front wheels make a HUGE difference. 4 wheel drive should equal 4 chains. I’m from Alaska, now living in Maine, and have used a lot of tractors with and without chains. The added expense is worth it. With heavy snow, when you angle the blade and plow, it will push your front end sideways without chains. You won’t regret having more traction than you need.
Lou , you did such a great job !
Congratulations on getting the tractor ready.
Tough work In a tough environment, best of luck, we’ll done
Lou you have the patience of a Saint Especially working in the ice cold after living in Hawaii Especially working in the ice cold after living in Hawaii.
Well done. That was hard work.
Freya have zoomies was too funny
Well done fixing the tractor. Happy New Year,
Snow plowing is no joke and a lot of work and fuel. My ⅛ mile driveway just cost me $250 to have plowed! All for something that just disappears. The dry powder is pretty easy to push or blow but heavy wet snow is like cement. I hand shovel tons of snow also and it is the most aerobic exercise. Right up there with xcountry skiing. Good luck with your tractor. I'd tarp it in inclement weather.
Nothing beats some good leverage when dealing with a stubborn bolt! Great job! If you have to use an socket adapter, I'd highly recommend one made for impact wrenches. They're a little bit more expensive, but they're heat treated to be much more durable. They're easy to differentiate because they usually have a matte black finish.
so impressive Lou - and you kept positive throughout the various disappointments. I remember years ago having to stomp on the end of a metal coat stand for leverage when changing a too tight wheelnut - good job it was outside the house and not on a country lane! love watching Freya flying through the air - she liked her improvised bed
Really enjoying watching this process and so excited to see how it all turns out. Amazing resilience getting that tractor up and running despite the tools breaking and the weather conditions
Curious about the planned layout of the house. Will you connect the three containers? What a great project!
I've wondered this also!
Im pretty sure each continer will be its own complete house.
@@cindym6138 me too!
When working with equipment heat will be your best friend. Get even a small propane or Map gas torch. It is also good for fasteners that have loctite on them. For the tractor get a dedicated 3/4 inch drive socket and breaker bar. Preferable get impact rated sockets and adapters the standard metal chrome are never as strong as the impact rated.
Lou I remember having the same problem as you breaking the same tools while changing my car tires with my dad’s tools and wondered why I broke them with so little force. He said some of them are made with soft metal on purpose to avoid breaking whatever your torquing (so the tool will break before causing damage) so you need to make sure you use the right ones for the right job. Something like that… keep it up!
Happy New Year 🎉🪅🎊
Are you reducing your sockets from half inch down to quarter? That might be part of the breaking. You can use a bit of white out or nail polish to mark the wheel nuts/bolts to the rim with a registration mark for a visual check that they’re loosening which might be handy to do. Great work and happy new year!
This!
WHOOT! Congratulations!!! Massive achievement!
Might i suggest that a snowmobile might be a good investment?
Wowza, one word comes to mind with you....perseverance
Wow, great job Lou!👍🏼!😃
Wow! You are amazing!! Look at what all you did!! Woo Hoo! 🎉🎉🎉
So glad you all made it through that storm okay.
Happy new year! May this year be even more magnificent than last year. Best wishes to you.
Happy New Year! i am glad you got the wheels on your tractor fix Lou you are amazing with patience❤👍
Buy the black impact rated socket adapters. Way better.
I'm curious, are you planning on having a heat source in each container? Just wondering why you don't put the living containers together to make heating them easier? I guess we will all find out eventually!
Well done Lou you did a fantastic job. It looked such physically hard work. I admire your persistence.
Lou you need to get some nicer tools. Those little chrome Craftsman jobs are for putting together Ikea furniture, not working on an industrial tractor. Good for you for making it work though! I would have just given up.
Freya needs some cute boots and a puffy vest
Sitting here procrastinating an essay but seeing how Lou spends hours researching and learning to fix his own stuff, and all the gruelling labour that goes into fixing a tractor, the essay doesn’t seem like such a big deal after all 😂
😂😂😂Truth ❤ Hope you got it done and that you did very well!
Great job Lou! It’s always hard doing things like this on your own, but you accomplished it. Happy New Year and all my best wishes for 2023. Love and be safe!🤗😘🥂🎉🇻🇪
Awesome for getting your tractor done. Happy New Year 🥳🎉🥳
Do you have a video that outlines the final build? The separation between the containers I don’t quite get. Happy New Year! Glad things are coming together.
Awesome accomplishment with the snowplow. ❄️
Aaaaah, you continue to inspire and motivate, Lou!!! ...and I L💗VE how well trained Freja is❣️ Well done, you two!! HAPPY NEW YEAR❣️🤗🎇🥳
Your dog is excited because you are excited!
Big job with the kubota
I've been binge watching your videos the last few days, you guys are so inspiring! Thank you for your work and greatings from germany :)
Well done Lou! 💪🏻
Nice video well done, just for information not jumping on you, the long extension cuts the torque so you have to consider that, also you broke them again not jumping on you but Pittsburgh is not meant for extreme duty I've worked on semi's and equipment for 30 plus years buy good tools cry once. Most people would have quit and given up, you stuck it out! Stay safe and God bless
Love you guys and your channel! The adapter on your ratchet is definitely the weak point, it looks like you went from a 1/2 drive to 3/4, which would make the ratchet more powerful then your socket end. It happens, you didn't necessarily do anything wrong sometimes you got to use an adapter, that's what they are for😃 again love what you guys are doing!!
Wow, I am in AWE x
Hey Dana! I was rewatching some of y'alls videos and I noticed your beautiful rock/gen necklace. Can I ask where you got it? Did you make it? It is so very beautiful! Wish you all the best and I am so overjoyed to meet Max!
You can forgo the socket adapter by getting a 1/2" drive socket that will attach directly to your extension. If you must use an adapter, don't waste your money on the cheap junk. Get one made for use with impact wrenches, or buy a good name brand like Mac, Snap-on, or Matco. Probably cheaper than buying three Pittsburgh's.
Next time try and heat the bolts up a little before trying to remove
❤this channel is so positive and uplifting for me'! I can’t wait to see what the new year has in store for you guys. Do you think you will somehow attach the store containers?
Have you made a woodpile update?
It's raining again in Michigan. The snowstorm went through and we have had a very mild winter so far
Those adapters are prone to breaking! Heat may help! or get a black hardened one!
Very cool ! Im looking to do something similar How about underneath I hear mice like to make nests under Im in NW MT.
the black lugs are the strongest
Working on quality heavy equipment as you own, you cannot use Harbor Freight's Pittsburg or even Icon brand tools. You will need to "bite the bullet" and purchase quality like Snap-On or equivalent.. However they are very expensive. Buy quality once and save yourself the headache and possible injury.
Lou, where is your hat from? I really like it.
What is all that stuff around Freya's neck?
If you have explained this,I apologize, but how are you going to connect the 3 containers?
They're not- separate spaces
Does Freja need snow shoes?
How will you heat three separate containers?
Not an expert, but my dad is. Unfortunately it's very common to break cheap mechanic's tools. After a certain point my dad had to get expensive stuff so that wouldn't happen as often.
As you figured out through trial and error, you really shouldn't use the 1/2" to 3/8" step down adapters for your socket with a breaker bar... It's a recipe for exactly what you discovered, i.e. the snapping at the shank. Do yourself a favor and get a dedicated set of 1/2" sockets, and impact-rated ones at that (tougher in general, but also handy if you do get an electric impact later).
Also, a word to the wise, always better to get vehicle/mechanical maintenance done before the cold sets in. Everything is harder both literally and figuratively once it's cold.
Those adapters suck, no matter the brand. It's kinda costly but it's much easier and better to have a 1/2 inch set of regular and deep well sockets. I think icon/ harbor freight has some good options.
Love watching what y'all are building come together!
BAREFOOT SEWING VIDEOS BIG AMATEUR
Why don’t you join all 3 together ❤
That's a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter. You really should be using a 1/2 inch socket, without the downsizing adapter
That looks like you got Harbor Freight socket adapters, they are very poor quality. Instead of using an adapter when you need to torque something with a 1/2 drive torque wrench, you should get a 1/2 drive socket. That is the proper way to do it without breaking tools. If you have to use an adapter, I'd recommend using an impact adapter. They are meant to take that kind of load from an impact wrench.
Your a machine Lou
Next time buy icon adapter rather than Pittsburg
🎉🎉👍♥️
Great job, Lou! Very impressive. Do you know Andrew Camarata? His yt channel (www.youtube.com/@AndrewCamarata) is documenting building a shipping container castle on top of a mountain in Saugerties. You and Dana may enjoy connecting with him. If you find yourself in a jam, with the tractor or need heavy equipment or excavating work, he's the guy to call. I've been a fan of WWR since your camper days and so happy that you are now in our neck of the woods. Can't wait for your next episode!